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AIR QUALITY
PLAN APPROVAL AND OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATIONS The Department has developed an ''integrated'' plan approval, State Operating Permit and Title V Operating Permit program. This integrated approach is designed to make the permitting process more efficient for the Department, the regulated community and the general public. This approach allows the owner or operator of a facility to submit permitting documents relevant to its application for all sources related to a facility or a proposed project, affords an opportunity for public input, and provides for a decision on the issuance of the necessary permits.
The Department received applications for Plan Approvals or Operating Permits from the following facilities.
Copies of the application, the Department's analysis, all pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application and subsequently prepared proposed plan approvals/operating permits are available for public review during normal business hours at the appropriate Department Regional Office. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling the appropriate Department Regional Office. The address and phone number of the Regional Office is listed before the application notices.
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to the Department's Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval/Operating Permit including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the permit.
A person wishing to request a hearing may do so during the 30-day comment period. A public hearing may be held, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that a hearing is warranted based on the information received. Persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper, the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, when the Department determines this type of notification is sufficient. Requests for a public hearing and any relevant information should be directed to the appropriate Department Regional Office.
Permits issued to the owners or operators of sources subject to 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter D or E, or located within a Title V facility or subject to 25 Pa. Code § 129.51(a) or permits issued for sources with limitations on their potential to emit used to avoid otherwise applicable Federal requirements may be submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for review and approval as a revision to the State Implementation Plan. Final Plan Approvals and Operating Permits will contain terms and conditions to ensure that the sources are constructed and operating in compliance with applicable requirements in the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015), 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145, the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 7401—7671q) and regulations adopted under the Federal Clean Air Act.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact the regional office listed before the application. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Intent to Issue Plan Approvals and Intent to Issue or Amend Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015) and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Southeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
Contact: James A. Beach, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 484-250-5920.
09-0048E: H&K Materials/Chalfont Batch Asphalt Plant (300 Skunk Hollow Road, Chalfont, PA 19474) a plan approval for the modification of an existing VOC emission restriction of the Batch Asphalt Plant located in Hilltown Township, Bucks County. The VOC emission restriction is being modified as a result of a performance test conducted in June 2017 to re-establish the limit in the facility's State Only Operating Permit, 09-00048. This plan approval does not authorize any physical changes to the Batch Asphalt Plant nor does it alter any previously approved emission restrictions. This plan approval does not re-establish BAT, or Best Available Technology of the source. The plan approval includes monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements designed to address all applicable air quality regulations.
Northcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
Contact: Muhammad Q. Zaman, Environmental Program Manager—Telephone: 570-327-3648.
60-00019A: Playworld Systems, Inc. (1000 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837) for the construction of a fluidized sand bed cleaning system and the installation of an associated dual cyclone collector at its Lewisburg Plant located in Buffalo Township, Union County. The Department of Environmental Protection's (Department's) review of the information submitted by Playworld Systems, Inc. indicates that the air contamination source will comply with all regulatory requirements, including monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, and pertaining to air contamination sources and the emission of air contaminants including 25 Pa. Code Chapter 123 and the best available technology (BAT) requirements of 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.1 and 127.12. Based on this finding, the Department proposes to issue a plan approval for the construction and installation.
The emissions from the fluidized sand bed cleaning system, after control through the dual cyclone collector, will not exceed the following limits: 0.71 pound per hour NOx, 2.38 pounds per hour CO, 0.43 pound per hour non-methane hydrocarbons, 1.25 pound per hour particulate matter (PM), 0.02 grain per dry standard cubic foot of PM.
In addition to the emission limitations, the following is a brief description of the types of conditions the Department intends to place in the plan approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable air quality regulatory requirements: natural gas firing only; source testing of the system for non-methane hydrocarbons; maintain minimum sand bed and exhaust duct temperatures; restrict annual hours of operation to 1,464 hours; monitoring and reporting of the collector's pressure drop and the cleaning system's sand bed and duct temperatures.
The facility is a State Only facility. If the Department determines that the source is operated in compliance with the plan approval conditions and the specifications of the application for Plan Approval 60-00019A, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F. All pertinent documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at the Department's Northcentral Regional office, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701. Appointments for scheduling a review must be made by calling 570-327-0550.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Alan Binder, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 412-442-4168.
03-00125: Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLC (1201 Pitt St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2029) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44—127.46 that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) intends to issue Air Quality Plan Approval 03-00125 to allow the construction and initial temporary operation of a natural gas-fired, 4-stroke ultra-lean burn, Caterpillar Model No. G3606TALEI compressor engine rated at 1,775 bhp as a permanent replacement for Source 103 which was decommissioned and removed from service in 2016 at the Valley Compressor Station (Valley) located in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County.
Potential to emit from the unit is estimated to be 8.57 tons per year (tpy) of NOx, 3.29 tpy of CO, 0.59 tpy of PM10, 0.03 tpy of SO2, 4.29 tpy of non-methane, non-ethane hydrocarbons, 0.86 tpy of formaldehyde, 1.92 tpy total HAPs, and 7,649.12 tpy of greenhouse gases (CO2 equivalents). Best available technology (BAT) for controlling emissions from the compressor engine is installation of the ultra-lean burn technology for NOx control and oxidation catalyst for CO, non-methane, non-ethane hydrocarbons, and formaldehyde as well as proper maintenance and operation of the unit.
The authorization is subject to State regulations including 25 Pa. Code §§ 123.1, 123.2, 123.21, 123.31 and 123.41. It is also subject to the Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart JJJJ, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ. The Plan Approval has been conditioned to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. This includes testing, work practice, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting conditions. Once compliance with the Plan Approval is demonstrated, the applicant will subsequently apply for a State Only Operating Permit in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Subchapter F.
The plan approval application, the Department's review memorandum, the proposed plan approval, and other relevant information are available for review by any interested party at the Department's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the Plan Approval Application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for this project, a person may contact Nick Waryanka at 412-442-4172.
A person may oppose the proposed plan approval by filing a written protest with the Department through Nicholas Waryanka, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; nwaryanka@pa.gov; or fax 412.442.4194. Each protest or set of written comments must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed Plan Approval (PA-03-00125), and concise statement of the objections to the plan approval issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based. All comments must be received prior to the close of business 30 days after the date of this publication.
PLAN APPROVAL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
35-00069C: Lackawanna Energy Center LLC (1 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60606) Notice is hereby given under 25 Pa. Code § 127.48, that the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval 35-00069C for Lackawanna Energy Center LLC (1 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60606) for making the facility NOx and VOC Emission Reduction Credits (ERC's) federally enforceable as described in their September 13, 2017 Plan Approval Application and associated subsequent supplemental submissions.
A public hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed air quality plan approval. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Valley View High School, 1 Columbus Dr., Archbald, PA 18403. Persons interested in commenting are invited to appear at the public hearing.
Copies of the applications, the Department's technical reviews and other supporting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department's Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511.
The general procedures for the hearing are as follows:
To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner, PE, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. You can also email Mark Wejkszner, PE at mwejkszner@pa.gov or Colleen Connolly at coconnolly@pa.gov to register. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing. This written notice should include the person's name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given priority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to present their comments.
Each individual will have up to 5 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations.
To insure all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimony, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be outlined at the beginning of the hearing.
Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Department through February 14, 2018.
The Department will address comments from the public before any final action is taken on the plan approval application. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Department decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszner, PE, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915.
Persons with a disability who wish to comment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the address shown previously, or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss how the Department may address their needs.
For additional information, contact Mark Wejkszner, PE at (570)-826-2511, Colleen Connolly at 570-826-2035, or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously.
OPERATING PERMITS
Intent to Issue Title V Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter G.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
06-05034: Approval of a Reasonably Available Control Technology 2 (RACT 2) plan to supersede the existing RACT I plan for the Texas Eastern Transmission LP, Bechtelsville facility, located in the Washington Township, Berks County as a significant modification to their Title V operating permit.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 129.91—129.100, the Department has made a preliminary determination to approve a RACT 2 plan to supersede the existing RACT 1 plan, to be submitted as part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Texas Eastern Transmission LP, Bechtelsville natural gas compressor station.
The proposed SIP revision does not adopt any new regulations. It incorporates the provisions and requirements contained in the RACT 2 approval, and the RACT 1 plan supersedure approval for the facility, which are intended to satisfy the requirements for the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 2008 NAAQS for ozone.
The proposed RACT 2 plan and RACT 1 plan supersedure, if approved by DEP, will be issued as a significant modification to the facility's Title V operating permit (06-05034). The relevant RACT 2 requirements will also be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval and incorporation into Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan. Requirements that are not part of the RACT 2 approval will be excluded from the SIP submittal.
The following is a summary of the proposed RACT 2 requirements for this facility that will be submitted to the EPA as part of the SIP:
RACT 2 Case-by-Case Requirements (to replace in their entirety the current RACT 1 requirements for the affected sources)
Source ID 102—Westinghouse Turbine (31903), Source ID 103—Westinghouse Turbine (31902) and Source ID 104—G.E. Turbine (31905)
(a) The permittee shall not permit emissions of NOx from the gas turbines in excess of the following. These emission limits apply at all times, including startup and shutdown periods.
(1) Westinghouse W-52 (31902 and 31903)—116 ppmdv each corrected to 15 percent oxygen and 101 tpy each on a 12-month running total.
(2) General Electric Frame 5 MS 5001 LMD (31905)—120 ppmdv corrected to 15 percent oxygen and 421 tpy on a 12-month running total.
(b) For Source IDs 102 & 103, the fuel consumption for each turbine shall not exceed 461.4 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF) of natural gas during any consecutive 12-month period.
(c) For Source ID 104, the fuel consumption for the turbine shall not exceed 1,868.5 million standard cubic feet (MMSCF) of natural gas during any consecutive 12-month period.
(d) For Source IDs 102, 103 & 104, the permittee shall not operate each turbine more than 8,000 hours during any consecutive 12-month period.
(e) Once in each 5-year calendar period, the permittee shall conduct, on each of the sources in this group, a Department approved emissions source test for NOx (as NO2) emissions that meets the requirements of Chapter 139, Subchapter A (relating to sampling and testing methods and procedures). The test shall be conducted prior to expiration of this permit, or during the applicable heating season determined by the Department. During the four years of each permit cycle when a full source test is not required, the permittee shall annually conduct a portable analyzer compliance verification of NOx emissions for each source in this group. Results from source tests or portable analyzer tests shall be submitted to DEP no later than 60 calendar days after completion of the on-site testing portion of the emission test program. Test results for NOx shall be reported as follows: (1) ppmdv as measured; (2) ppmdv corrected to 15 percent oxygen; (3) lb/hr; (4) lb/MMBtu of heat input. All test results shall be retained by the permittee at the test location and provided annually with emission statements and at other times as requested by the Department.
(f) The permittee shall maintain comprehensive and accurate records of the following for each source in this group:
(1) The number of operating hours on both a monthly and 12-month rolling basis.
(2) The amount of fuel consumed on both a monthly and 12-month rolling basis.
(g) The permittee shall maintain records including sufficient data and calculations to demonstrate that the RACT emission limitations for nitrogen oxides are met for each source in this group.
(h) All records required by this source group shall be retained by the permittee for 5 years and made available to the Department upon request.
(i) The permittee will maintain and operate each of the sources in this group in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with good operating practices. The permittee shall follow a routine and preventive maintenance schedule. This includes inspection of the combustion system and hot gas path on an annual basis.
(j) Source ID 104 shall be permanently shut down by no later than January 1, 2024.
Public Comment Details:
Persons wishing to file a written protest or provide comments or additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of a permit, may submit the information to Thomas Hanlon, Environmental Engineering Manager, Air Quality Program, at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A 30-day comment period from the date of publication of this notice will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information. Each submission must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the RACT 2 condition, including the permit number and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to issuance of the RACT 2 approval.
Public hearing. A public hearing will be held on February 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, to accept oral comments on the proposed permit action and the proposed SIP revision. To register to speak at the hearing, contact Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862. Speakers must pre-register in order to testify at the hearing. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be February 6, 2017.
Oral testimony at the hearing will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per individual and two written copies of the oral testimony are requested. Each organization is requested to designate one witness to present testimony on its behalf. Persons unable to attend the hearing, may submit three (3) copies of a written statement and exhibits within 10 days thereafter to Thomas Hanlon at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
All pertinent documents are available for public review between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the DEP Southcentral Regional Office at 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Appointments for scheduling a review may be made by calling Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862.
Individuals who are in need of an accommodation for the hearing as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Thomas Hanlon at 717-705-4862 or make accommodations through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1-800-654-5984 (TDD).
Intent to Issue Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Raymond Kempa, New Source Review Chief—Telephone: 570-826-2507.
13-00015: Arfan, Inc., Palmerton Facility (525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071-1910). The Department intends to issue a renewal State-Only Natural Minor Permit for the human crematory facility located in the Borough of Palmerton, Carbon County. The primary sources consist of one (1) crematory incinerator. The control device consists of an afterburner. The source is considered a minor emission source of nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO), total suspended particulate (TSP) and VOC's. The proposed permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify facility compliance with Federal and State air pollution regulations.
Southcentral Region: Air Quality Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Contact: Thomas Hanlon, Facilities Permitting Chief, 717-705-4862, Virendra Trivedi, New Source Review Chief, 717-705-4863, or William Weaver, Regional Air Quality Manager, 717-705-4702.
67-03033: Sheridan Press Company/Hanover (450 Fame Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331) to issue a State Only Operating Permit for operation of the lithographic printing facility in Penn Township, York County. The 2016 emissions were 18.95 tons VOC. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include 40 CFR Part 63, Subpart ZZZZ—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines.
38-03036: Cargill, Inc. (320 N. 16th St., Lebanon, PA 17046-4511) for their animal feed mill located in Lebanon City, Lebanon County. This is for renewal of the existing state-only permit. The facility potential emissions of criteria pollutants are estimated at 14 tpy PM10, 4 tpy NOx, 3 tpy CO, and <1 tpy each of VOC and SO2. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions derived from 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDDDD—National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Prepared Feeds Manufacturing.
Southwest Region: Air Quality Program, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Contact: Thomas Joseph, P.E., Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 412-442-4336.
OP-04-00468: S.H. Bell Company (644 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-0495), In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.424 and 127.425, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing notice that it intends to issue a State Only Operating Permit (SOOP-04-00468) to S.H. Bell Company (''S.H. Bell'') to authorize the operation of processing, crushing, screening, packaging, and transferring ferrous and non-ferrous materials at the Pennsylvania portion of their facility located in Ohioville Township, Beaver County.
The facility's air contamination sources consist of a KUX Crusher/Simplicity Screen rated at 250 tph; one Fine Size Screener rated at 140 tph; two Screen Boxes rated at 75 tph; an emergency diesel-fired Generator rated at 85 bhp; Storage Piles; and Miscellaneous Material handling operations.
The potential emissions from the facility include the emissions from material handling and material processing operations for 8,760 hours per year as well from the emergency generator for 500 hours of operation per year. The potential emissions are estimated to be 102.0 tons PM, 31.0 tons PM10, 6.6 tons CrPM10, 3.6 tons MnPM10, 4.8 tons FeCr, 3.7 tons FeMn, 0.2 ton NOx, 0.2 ton CO, 0.1 ton SOx, and 0.1 ton VOC.
This facility is subject to the applicable requirements of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121—145. The proposed SOOP includes conditions relating to applicable emission restrictions, throughput restrictions, monitoring, recordkeeping, reporting and work practice standard requirements. The emergency generator is subject to the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart IIII.
S.H. Bell's State Only Operating Permit application, the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, and the proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project are available for review by any interested party at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. To request a review of the State Only Operating Permit application, to receive an electronic copy of the Department's Air Quality Review Memorandum, or to receive an electronic copy of the Department's proposed Air Quality State Only Operating Permit for this project, a person may contact Thomas Kaminski at thkaminski@pa.gov or 412.442.4097.
Any person may submit comments, requests for the Department to hold a public hearing, or protests to the operating permit or a proposed condition thereof, by filing such submissions in writing to the Department at the Southwest Regional Office. A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments.
All comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests to a proposed action, shall be filed with the Department within 30 days of the date that notice of the proposed action was published under 25 Pa. Code § 127.424 (relating to public notice). Comments, requests for a public hearing, and protests must include the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest, identification of the proposed permit issuance being opposed (State Only Operating Permit 04-00468) and a concise statement of the objections to the permit issuance and the relevant facts upon which the objections are based.
A public hearing may be held in accordance with 25 Pa. Code § 127.429, if the Department, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the information received. If a public hearing is held, all persons who have properly filed a protest under 25 Pa. Code § 127.426 may appear and give testimony. The applicant, the protestant and other participants will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing (and the time, place and purpose of such hearing) by publication in the newspaper or by the Pennsylvania Bulletin, or by telephone, where the Department determines such notification by telephone is sufficient.
Comments, protests, and requests for a public hearing should be directed to Jesse S. Parihar, Air Quality Engin- eering Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (jparihar@pa.gov, fax 412.442.4194).
Northwest Region: Air Quality Program, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
Contact: Matt Williams, Facilities Permitting Chief—Telephone: 814-332-6131.
43-00349: Custom Container Valley Can, LLC (1264 Fredonia Rd, Hadley, PA 16130). The Department is providing notice that they intend to renew a State Only Natural Minor Operating Permit for the facility located in the Perry Township, Mercer County. The facility's primary emission sources include a paint spray booth and the welding and plasma cutting operation. The potential emissions of the primary pollutants from the facility are as follows: 4.78 TPY NOx, 0.42 TPY CO, 6.03 TPY VOC, 15.52 TPY PM-10 and PM-2.5, and 0.00 TPY SOx; thus, the facility is a natural minor. The facility must comply with 25 Pa. Code § 129.52d for control of VOC emissions from the paint booth. The renewal permit contains emission restrictions, recordkeeping, work practices, and additional requirements to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and the Air Pollution Control Act.
PLAN APPROVALS
Receipt of Plan Approval Applications and Intent to Issue Plan Approvals, and Intent to Issue Amended Operating Permits under the Air Pollution Control Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter B And Subchapter F. These actions may include the administrative amendments of an associated operating permit.
Northeast Region: Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
Contact: Norman Frederick, P.E., Environmental Engineer Manager—Telephone: 570-826-2409.
40-00127B: Acton Technologies (100 Thompson Street, Pittston, PA 18640) Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Acton Technologies (100 Thompson Street, Pittston, PA 18640) for their facility located in Jenkins Twp., Luzerne County. This Plan Approval No. 40-00127B will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 40-00127B is to increase the Line 4 production activities from the 500 batches per year based on 12 month rolling sum to 1,200 batches per year based on 12 month rolling sum. NH3 emissions will continue to be controlled by the RTO. NOx & VOC emissions form the plant will remain under 100 TPY & 50 TPY respectively. Malodorous emissions will be controlled by the use of the RTO. The oxidizer will be required to have a destruction efficiency of at least 98%. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source.
The Department will place a condition for the facility to continuously monitor the combustion temperature in the oxidizer. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 40-00127B and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
54-00089A: Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. (300 West Center Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948) for their facility in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County.
In accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. (300 West Center Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948) for their facility in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County. This Plan Approval No. 54-00089A will be incorporated into a Natural Minor Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 54-00089A is for the installation and operation of one (1) human remains incinerator. The company shall be subject to and comply with 25 Pa. Code § 123.31 for malodorous emissions and shall be required to maintain the temperature at the exit of the secondary (or last) chamber at 1,800° F or higher and be maintained throughout the cremation cycle. These limits will meet BAT requirements for this source. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 54-00089A and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 127.44(a) and 127.45(a), that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has received and intends to issue a Plan Approval to Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc. (130 Lincoln Drive, Tamaqua, PA 18252) for their Tidewood facility located in Rush Twp., Schuylkill County. This Plan Approval No. 54-00066C will be incorporated into the companies State Only Permit through an administrative amendment at a later date.
Plan Approval No. 54-00066C is for the construction and operation of strap reactor process line which include a process vessel reactor. Reactor will process strap metal and Ethyl Acetate together to produce a metal slurry batch in eight hours. The slurry then transferred to surge tanks and to existing centrifuge and mixer to remove Ethyl Acetate. Ethyl Acetate emissions from the process line will be controlled by existing RTO capable to destructing 98% of VOC's. The total VOC emissions form the plant will remain under their 50 TPY threshold limit, 12-month rolling sum. The Plan Approval and Operating permit will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facility operating within all applicable air quality requirements.
Copies of the application, DEP's analysis and other documents used in the evaluation of the application are available for public review during normal business hours at Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
Any person(s) wishing to provide DEP with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of this permit, may submit the information to the address shown in the preceding paragraph. Each written comment must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the comments, identification of the proposed permit No.: 54-00066C and a concise statement regarding the relevancy of the information or objections to the issuance of the permit.
A public hearing may be held, if the Department of Environmental Protection, in its discretion, decides that such a hearing is warranted based on the comments received. All persons submitting comments or requesting a hearing will be notified of the decision to hold a hearing by publication in the newspaper or the Pennsylvania Bulletin or by telephone, where DEP determines such notification is sufficient. Written comments or requests for a public hearing should be directed to Ray Kempa, Environmental Group Manager, New Source Review Section, Air Quality Program, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, Phone 570-826-2511 within 30 days after publication date.
COAL AND NONCOAL MINING ACTIVITY APPLICATIONS Applications under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1—1396.19a); the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 3301—3326); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1—691.1001); the Coal Refuse Disposal Control Act (52 P.S. §§ 30.51—30.66); and The Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1406.1—1406.20a). Mining activity permits issued in response to such applications will also address the applicable permitting requirements of the following statutes: the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P.S. §§ 4001—4015); the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27); and the Solid Waste Management Act (35 P.S. §§ 6018.101—6018.1003).
The following permit applications to conduct mining activities have been received by the Department. A copy of the application is available for inspection at the district mining office indicated before each application. Notices of requests for 401 Water Quality Certifications are included in individual application notices, as noted.
Written comments or objections, or requests for an informal conference, or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application and request for Section 401 water quality certification application may be submitted by any person or any officer or head of any Federal, State or local government agency or authority to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each application within 30 days of this publication, or within 30 days after the last publication of the applicant's newspaper advertisement as provided by 25 Pa. Code §§ 77.121—77.123 and 86.31—86.34.
Written comments or objections regarding a mining permit application should contain the name, address and telephone number of persons submitting comments or objections, application number and a statement of sufficient detail to inform the Department on the basis of comment or objection and relevant facts upon which it is based.
A request for an informal conference or a public hearing, as applicable, on a mining permit application, as provided by 25 Pa. Code § 77.123 or § 86.34, must contain the name, address and telephone number of the requestor; the application number; a brief summary of the issues to be raised by the requestor at the conference; and a statement whether the requestor desires to have the conference conducted in the locality of the proposed mining activities.
When an NPDES number is listed, the mining activity permit application was accompanied by an application for an individual NPDES permit. A separate notice will be provided after the draft NPDES permit is prepared.
Coal Applications Received
Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
17170102 and NPDES PA0269824. P & N Coal Company, Inc. (240 West Mahoning Street, Punxsu- tawney, PA 15767). Commencement, operation, and restoration of a bituminous surface and auger mine located in Westover Borough, Clearfield County affecting 51.4 acres. Variance for stream crossing of an existing previously approved permit on Unnamed Tributary 1 to Chest Creek. Also, variance for purpose of mining through and reconstructing portion, approximate 450 feet, of Unnamed Tributary 2 to Chest Creek. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Chest Creek and Chest Creek classified for the following use(s): CWF, MF. There are no potable water supply intakes within 10 miles downstream. Application received: December 11, 2017.
New Stanton District Office: 131 Broadview Road, New Stanton, PA 15672, 724-925-5500.
02823014 and PA0617661. IREIT Pittsburgh Settlers Ridge, LLC, (2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523). Application received for transfer of permit currently issued to Settlers Ridge, LLC for continued treatment of a bituminous surface mining site located in Robinson Township, Allegheny County, affecting .321 acres. Receiving stream: Campbells Run, classing for the following use: WWF. There is no potable water supply intake within 10 miles downstream from the point of discharge. Transfer application received: December 11, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 49110101R. Joseph E. Shingara, (270 Grively Hill Road, Herndon, PA 17830), renewal of an existing anthracite surface mine operation in West Cameron Township, Northumberland County affecting 80.0 acres, receiving streams: Mahanoy Creek and Zerbe Run, classified for the following uses: warm water and migratory fishes and cold water and migratory fishes. Application received: December 11, 2017.
Permit No. 54803019T3 and NPDES Permit No. PA0224995. Rausch Creek Anthracite Coal, LLC, (978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983), transfer of an existing anthracite surface mine operation and NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from Rausch Creek Land, LP in Hegins and Porter Townships, Schuylkill County affecting 1,313.0 acres, receiving stream: East Branch Rausch Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: December 8, 2017.
Noncoal Applications Received
Effluent Limits—The following effluent limits will apply to NPDES permits issued in conjunction with a noncoal mining permit:
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30-day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Suspended solids 10 to 35 mg/l 20 to 70 mg/l 25 to 90 mg/l Alkalinity exceeding acidity* pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applied to surface runoff resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event. If coal will be extracted incidental to the extraction of noncoal minerals, at a minimum, the technology-based effluent limitations identified under coal applications will apply to discharges of wastewater to streams.
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
Permit No. 44170803. Ezra S. Peachey, 92 Sunnyhill Lane, Belleville, PA 17004, commencement, operation and restoration of a small noncoal (industrial minerals) operation in Menno Township, Mifflin County, affecting 5.0 acres, receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Little Kishacoquillas Creek. Application received: December 8, 2017.
Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
Permit No. 7674SM1C1 and NPDES Permit No. PA0613312. Pennsy Supply, Inc., P.O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105, renewal of an NPDES Permit for discharge of treated mine drainage from a quarry operation in South Lebanon and Jackson Townships, Lebanon County affecting 461.0 acres, receiving stream: Tulpehocken Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 19, 2017.
Permit No. 45000801. Elmer F. Possinger & Sons, Inc., P.O. Box 520, Bartonsville, PA 18321, Stage I & II bond release of a quarry operation in Hamilton Township, Monroe County affecting 1.0 acre on property owned by Nyles & Kitty Possinger. Application received: December 11, 2017.
MINING ACTIVITY NPDES DRAFT PERMITS This notice provides information about applications for a new, amended or renewed NPDES permits associated with mining activity (coal or noncoal) permits. The applications concern industrial waste (mining) discharges to surface water and discharges of stormwater associated with mining activities. This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92a and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1—691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1251—1376).
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has prepared a draft NPDES permit and made a tentative determination to issue the NPDES permit in conjunction with the associated mining activity permit.
Effluent Limits for Coal Mining Activities
For coal mining activities, NPDES permits, when issued, will contain effluent limits that are the more stringent of technology-based (BAT) effluent limitations or Water Quality Based Effluent Limits (WQBEL).
The BAT limits for coal mining activities, as provided in 40 CFR Part 434 and 25 Pa. Code Chapters 87—90 are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (Total) 3.0 mg/l 6.0 mg/l 7.0 mg/l Manganese (Total) 2.0 mg/l 4.0 mg/l 5.0 mg/l Suspended solids 35 mg/l 70 mg/l 90 mg/l pH* greater than 6.0; less than 9.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity* * The parameter is applicable at all times. A settleable solids instantaneous maximum limit of 0.5 ml/l applies to: surface runoff (resulting from a precipitation event of less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from active mining areas; active areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities; mined areas backfilled and revegetated; and all other discharges and drainage (resulting from a precipitation event of greater than 1-year 24-hour to less than or equal to a 10-year 24-hour event) from coal refuse disposal piles. Similarly, modified BAT limits apply to iron, manganese and suspended solids in surface runoff, discharges and drainage resulting from these precipitation events and those of greater magnitude in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Exceptions to BAT effluent limits may be applicable in accordance with 25 Pa. Code §§ 87.102, 88.92, 88.187, 88.292, 89.52 and 90.102.
Effluent Limits for Noncoal Mining Activities
The limits for noncoal mining activities as provided in 25 Pa. Code Chapter 77 are pH 6 to 9 and other parameters the Department may require.
Discharges from noncoal mines located in some geologic settings (for example, in the coal fields) may require additional water quality based effluent limits. If additional effluent limits are needed for an NPDES permit associated with a noncoal mining permit, then the permit description specifies the parameters.
In addition to BAT or WQBEL limits, coal and noncoal NPDES permits establish effluent limitations in the form of implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the associated Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, the Reclamation Plan and the NPDES permit application. These BMPs restrict the rates and quantities of associated pollutants from being discharged into surface waters in this Commonwealth.
More restrictive effluent limitations, restrictions on discharge volume or restrictions on the extent of mining that may occur are incorporated into an NPDES permit when necessary for compliance with water quality standards and antidegradation requirements (in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91—96).
The procedures for determining the final effluent limits, using a mass-balance equation or model, are found in Technical Guidance Document 563-2112-115, Developing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Mining Activities. Other specific factors to be considered include public comments and Total Maximum Daily Load(s). Additional discharge limitations may apply in the event that unexpected discharges occur.
Discharge rates for surface mining activities are precipitation driven. Discharge rates for proposed discharges associated with underground mining are noted in the permit description.
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES draft permit should submit a written statement to the Department at the address of the district mining office indicated before each draft permit within 30 days of this public notice. Comments received within the comment period will be considered in the final determinations regarding the NPDES permit applications. Comments must include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
The Department will also accept requests or petitions for a public hearing on NPDES permit applications, as provided in 25 Pa. Code § 92a.82(d). The request or petition for a public hearing shall be filed within 30 days of this public notice and contain the name, address, telephone number and the interest of the party filing the request, and state the reasons why a hearing is warranted. A public hearing may be held if the Department considers the public interest significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing on the NPDES permit application will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. When a public hearing is held, the Department will consider comments from the public hearing in the final determination on the NPDES permit application.
Coal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA0262498 Mining Permit No. 56150102, PBS Coals, Inc., P.O. Box 260, Friedens, PA 15541, revised NPDES permit for a bituminous surface mine in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, affecting 286.1 acres. Receiving streams: unnamed tributary to Glades Creek and Schrock Run, classified for the following uses: cold water fishes and warm water fishes. This receiving stream is included in the Kiski-Conemaugh TMDL. Application received: October 23, 2017.
The following treated wastewater outfall discharges to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 004 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 004 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 10.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to Schrock Run:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 005 N 010 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 005 & 010 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. The following stormwater outfalls discharge to unnamed tributary to Glades Creek:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 006 N 007 N 008 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfalls are as follows:
Outfalls: 006-008 (All Weather Conditions) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Iron (mg/l) 1.5 3.0 3.5 Manganese (mg/l) 1.0 2.0 2.5 Aluminum (mg/l) 0.75 1.5 1.8 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times. Moshannon District Mining Office: 186 Enterprise Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866, 814-342-8200.
NPDES No. PA0257605 (Mining permit no. 17110103), RES Coal LLC, 224 Grange Hall Road, P.O. Box 228, Armagh, PA 15920, renewal of an NPDES permit for bituminous surface coal mining in Girard Township, Clearfield County affecting 257.0 acres. Receiving stream(s): Unnamed Tributaries to Bald Hill Run and Bald Hill Run classified for the following use(s): CWF. West Branch Susquehanna River TMDL. Application received: November 6, 2017.
This proposed mine site also contains or is hydrologically connected to substandard discharges for which there is no responsible party. Pursuant to 25 Pa. Code § 87.201, effluent limits for those discharges will be based upon existing baseline pollution load or the standards found at 25 Pa. Code § 87.102(a) group A, whichever is least stringent.
Unless otherwise noted for a specific outfall, the proposed effluent limits for all outfalls in this permit are the BAT limits described previously for coal mining activities.
The following outfalls discharge to Bald Hill Run.
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N 002 N 003 N 004 N 005 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall(s) are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Iron (mg/l) 3.0 6.0 7.0 Manganese (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum (mg/l) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Alkalinity greater than acidity1 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Osmotic Pressure (mOsm/k) 50.0 50.0 50.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. Noncoal NPDES Draft Permits
Cambria District Mining Office: 286 Industrial Park Road, Ebensburg, PA 15931, 814-472-1900.
NPDES No. PA021261 (Mining Permit No. 05920301), New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co., Inc., P.O. Box 77 New Enterprise, PA 16664, revision of an NPDES permit for discharge of water resulting from limestone mining in Snake Spring Valley Township, Bedford County, affecting 372.2 acres. Receiving streams: Cove Creek and Raystown Branch Juniata River, classified for the following uses: Exceptional Value and Migratory Fishes and Warm Water Fishes. Application received: September 11, 2017.
The following outfall discharges to Cove Creek:
Outfall No. New Outfall (Y/N) 001 N The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 001 (All Discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 30.0 60.0 70.0 Temperature (°F) 72 72 72 Oil & Grease Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. The following outfall discharges to Raystown Branch Juniata River:
Outfall Nos. New Outfall (Y/N) 003 Y The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall is as follows:
Outfalls: 003 (dry weather discharges) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 35.0 70.0 90.0 Oil & Grease Monitor and Report pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Alkalinity must exceed acidity at all times.
Outfalls: 003 (>10-yr/24-hr Precipitation Event) 30-Day Daily Instant. Parameter Average Maximum Maximum Total Settleable Solids (ml/l) N/A N/A 0.5 pH (S.U.): Must be between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units at all times. Pottsville District Mining Office: 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901, 570-621-3118.
NPDES Permit No. PA0595349 on Surface Mining Permit No. 8274SM6. Pennsy Supply, Inc., P.O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105, renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, affecting 241.0 acres. Receiving stream: unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek, classified for the following use: trout stocking fishes. Application received: August 4, 2017.
The following outfall discharges to unnamed tributary to Little Conestoga Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No MDT/Non-Process Groundwater—Pit Sump The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Average Discharge 4.32 MGD pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. NPDES Permit No. PA0613312 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7674SM1. Pennsy Supply, Inc., (P.O. Box 3331, Harrisburg, PA 17105), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in South Lebanon and Jackson Townships, Lebanon County, affecting 461.0 acres. Receiving stream: Tulpehocken Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: October 19, 2017.
The following outfalls discharge to Tulpehocken Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 001 No MDT (Non-Process Groundwater Pit Sump) 002 No MDT (Non-Process Groundwater Pit Sump) 003 No MDT (Non-Process Groundwater Pit Sump) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Average Discharge 40.0 MGD* pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times. * Combined all points NPDES Permit No. PA0612880 on Surface Mining Permit No. 7874SM2. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. d/b/a Eastern Industries, Inc., (3724 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052), renewal of an NPDES Permit for a limestone quarry operation in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, affecting 272.0 acres. Receiving stream: Coplay Creek, classified for the following use: cold water fishes. Application received: November 13, 2017.
The following outfall discharges to Coplay Creek.
Outfall No. New Outfall Y/N Type 01 No MDT (Non-Process Groundwater Pit Sump) The proposed effluent limits for the previously listed outfall are as follows:
30-Day Daily Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Average Maximum Maximum Average Discharge 1.4 MGD pH1 (S.U.) 6.0 9.0 Total Suspended Solids 35.0 70.0 90.0 1 The parameter is applicable at all times.
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SECTION 401 The following permit applications, requests for Environmental Assessment approval and requests for 401 Water Quality Certification have been received by the Department. Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA) (33 U.S.C.A. § 1341) requires the Commonwealth to certify that the involved projects will not violate the sections 301—303, 306 and 307 of the FWPCA (33 U.S.C.A. §§ 1311—1313, 1316 and 1317) as well as relevant State requirements. Persons objecting to approval of a request for certification under section 401 of the FWPCA, the issuance of a Dam Permit or Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit or the approval of an Environmental Assessment shall submit comments, suggestions or objections within 30 days of the date of this notice as well as any questions to the office noted before an application. Comments should contain the name, address and telephone number of the person commenting, identification of the certification request to which the comments or objections are addressed and a concise statement of comments, objections or suggestions including the relevant facts upon which they are based.
The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to comments if deemed necessary. Each individual will be notified, in writing, of the time and place of a scheduled hearing or conference concerning the certification request to which the comment, objection or suggestion relates. Maps, drawings and other data pertinent to the certification request are available for inspection between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on working days at the office noted before the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications Received under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. §§ 693.1—693.27) and section 302 of the Flood Plain Management Act (32 P.S. § 679.302) and Requests for Certification under section 401(a) of the FWPCA.
WATER OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS Southeast Region: Waterways and Wetlands Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401, Telephone 484-250-5900.
E51-279. Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Project involves approximately 1,300 linear feet of stream restoration and daylighting with functional floodplain restoration on a 6.4 acre wooded lot. This includes approximately 7,460 cubic yards of excavation and 1,106 cubic yards of fill placed within the floodway of Walton Run (WWF, MF). This site is located near Bennett Road (Lat. 40° 06` 29.30"; Long. -75° 00` 50.49") at 11500 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia.
E15-892. PA Turnpike Commission, 700 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Middleton, PA, 17057, Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, West Pikeland and Charlestown Townships, Chester County, ACOE Philadelphia District.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is proposing to perform the below listed water obstruction and encroachment activities associated the PA Turnpike (I-76) MP 312-316 Total Reconstruction and Widening Project.
1. To perform earth disturbance activities in association with the construction of a stormwater basin adjacent to the emergent wetland WJ-PEM that drains to an unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF) at Sta. 114+00 LT resulting in temporary wetland impacts of 10 square feet.
2. To perform temporary earth and channel disturbance in association with the construction of additional highway lanes in a perennial unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 4) (R4) at Sta. 170+00 resulting in temporary stream impacts of 60 linear feet.
3. To fill and relocate an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 2) (R2) between Sta. 169+54 RT to Sta. 170+02 RT resulting in 130 linear feet of permanent stream impact.
4. To fill and relocate an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 3B) (R3B) between Sta. 170+02 RT to Sta. 170+47 RT resulting in permanent stream impacts of 70 linear feet.
5. To perform temporary earth and channel disturbance in association with the construction of additional highway lanes in an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 3A) (R3A) at Sta. 170+47 RT resulting in temporary stream impacts of 81 linear feet.
6. To perform temporary earth and channel disturbance in association with the construction of a stormwater basin outfall structure located in an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pickering Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 12) (R12) near Sta. 177+00 resulting in temporary stream impacts of 27 linear feet.
7. To place fill for the construction of the additional highway lanes in an emergent wetland WC-PEM that drains to an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) between Sta. 195+00 RT and 197+00 RT resulting in permanent wetland impacts of 0.04 acre and less than 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impact.
8. To place fill for the construction of the additional highway lanes in an emergent wetland WC1-PEM that drains to an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) located between Sta. 199+00 RT and 200+25 RT resulting in permanent wetland impacts of 0.04 acre and less than 0.01 acre of temporary wetland impact.
9. To replace and extend a 159-foot long, 30-inch diameter RCP stream enclosure with a 196-foot long stream enclosure that carries a perennial unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 5) (R5) located at between Sta. 200+25 RT to Sta. 201+18 RT resulting in permanent stream impacts of 37 linear feet and temporary stream impact of 106 linear feet. This activity also includes the construction of appurtenant structures (headwall and wingwalls) and the placement of riprap rock apron.
10. To place fill in an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 6) (R6) and redirect an existing 30-inch RCP stormwater outfall to a new stormwater facility in association with the construction of the additional highway lanes at Sta. 208+00 resulting in permanent impacts of 148 linear feet and 26 linear feet of temporary impact.
11. To extend one 144-foot long, 66-inch RCP stream enclosure to 261 feet that carries a perennial unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway) (R5) at Sta. 216+43 RT/LT resulting in permanent stream impacts of 90 linear feet and 139 linear feet of temporary stream impact.
12. To fill and relocate an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 15) (R15) located between Sta. 215+25 LT and 216+5 LT resulting in permanent stream impacts of 80 linear feet with the creation of 58 linear feet of new channel.
13. To perform temporary earth and channel disturbance in association with the construction of additional highway lanes located in a perennial unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 8) (R8) near Sta. 232+00 RT resulting in temporary stream impacts of 30 linear feet.
14. To perform temporary earth and channel disturbance in association with the construction of additional highway lanes located in an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 26) (R26) near Sta. 232+00 RT resulting in temporary stream impacts of 23 linear feet.
15. Temporary impacts related to the replacement of existing ROW fencing within the forested wetland WI-PFO at Sta. 243+97 resulting in temporary wetland impacts of 0.02 acre.
16. To extend one 154-long, 42-inch RCP stream enclosure to 232 linear feet that carries a perennial unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 25) (R25) at Sta. 346+23 resulting in permanent stream impacts of 78 linear feet and 67 linear feet of temporary impact. This activity also includes the placement of riprap rock apron.
17. To place fill for the construction of the additional highway lanes in the forested wetland WW-PFO that drains to an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) located between Sta. 345+50 RT and 350+25 RT resulting in permanent wetland impacts of 0.19 acre and 0.11 acre of temporary wetland.
18. To place fill in a forested wetland WU1-PFO in association with the highway widening and extension of a 42-inch stream enclosure that drains to an unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 25) (R25) located between Sta. 345+25 LT and 346+00 resulting in permanent wetland impacts of less than 0.01 acre and 0.05 acre of temporary wetland impact.
19. To fill and relocate 301 linear feet of an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 29) (R29) located between Sta. 345+50 and 346+23 in association with the construction of additional highway lanes.
20. To fill an adjacent intermittent watercourse (Waterway 27) (R27) and extend a 48-inch diameter, 121-foot long RCP stream enclosure and 53-foot long RCP culvert that carries an intermittent unnamed tributary to Pine Creek (HQ-TSF) (Waterway 27) (R27) located at Sta. 380+00 RT/LT resulting in permanent stream impacts of 261 linear feet. This activity also includes the placement of 25 linear feet of riprap rock apron.
21. To construct two (2) mitigation sites located on land owned by the Natural Lands organization located near Flint Road in West Vincent Township, Chester County. This will include mitigation for the proposed 0.49 acre of wetland impacts and 1,485 linear feet stream impacts associated with the PA Turnpike (I-76) MP 312-316 Total Reconstruction and Widening Project.
The project will traverse Upper Uwchlan, Uwchlan, West Pikeland and Charlestown Townships in Chester County. The project includes compensatory mitigation for 0.19 acre of temporary impacts and 0.30 acre of permanent wetland impacts as well as 1,485 linear feet of perennial and intermittent stream loss. Project is expected to commence in the Fall of 2019 and to be completed in the Fall of 2022.
Work will commence at Milepost 311.60, located 0.43 mile west of the Downingtown Interchange with SR 100 (Downingtown, PA USGS Quadrangle—Lattitude 40.069835 N, Longitude 75.674797 W) in Uwchlan Township, and terminates at Milepost 316.19, located 0.33 mile east of Bodine Road (Downingtown, PA USGS Quadrangle—Lattitude 40.064973 N, Longitude 75.592675 W) in Charlestown Township.
Northwest Region: Watershed Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
E10-514, Leslie Farms, L.P., 11279 Perry Hwy., Suite 509, Wexford, PA 15090. Leslie Farms P.R.D.—Connoquenessing, PA in Connoquenessing Borough, Butler County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Evans City, PA Quadrangle N: 40°, 48`, 47"; W: 80°, 01`, 20").
Applicant proposes to construct Phase 3 of Leslie Farms P.R.D., a single and double family development with associated roadways, utilities, and stormwater management facilities. Project will permanently impact 0.85 acre of wetland, 427 LF (0.0156 acre) UNT Connoquenessing Creek. Mitigation for these impacts is proposed in the form of the creation of a minimum of 1.03 acre of new wetland on-site.
E25-787, David F. Putnam/Julie M. Putman, 10055 Sampson Road, Erie, PA 16509. Sampson Road Culvert Project, in Greene Township, Erie County, ACOE Pittsburgh District (Hammett, PA Quadrangle N: 42°, 2`, 17.3077"; W: -79°, 58`, 24.8026").
The Applicant proposes to operate and maintain an existing private driveway crossing of an unnamed tributary to East Branch LeBoeuf Creek consisting of two 48-inch diameter and two 24-inch diameter corrugated plastic culvert pipes at a point approximately 1.5 mile south of the Lake Pleasant Road and Sampson Road intersection.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS Central Office: Bureau of Waterways Engineering and Wetlands, Rachel Carson State Office Building, Floor 2, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8460, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8460.
D15-396EA. Robin McGill, President, Longview Culbertson Group, LP, 1055 Westlakes Drive, Suite 170, Berwyn, PA 19312-2420, West Brandywine Township, Chester County, USACOE Philadelphia District.
Project proposes to breach and remove Culbertson Village Dam across Culbertson Run (HQ-CWF) to eliminate a threat to public safety and restore the stream to a free-flowing condition. The project will restore approximately 550 lineal feet of stream channel. The dam is located approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of Andover Drive and SR 322 (Wagontown, PA Quadrangle; Latitude: 40.051789, Longitude: -75.793849).
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